Patna High Court: Father-in-Law’s Maintenance Obligation Under HAMA Tied to Co-Parcenary Property Income
It was argued that the father-in-law’s liability was dependent on his possession of coparcenary property. The Patna High Court held […]
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Emotional affair without physical intimacy is not adultery, rules Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court also said that meager income of the husband cannot be a criteria to deny maintenance The Madhya
Spouse in a void marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act is eligible for permanent alimony/maintenance: Supreme Court
The Court held that whether such relief of permanent alimony can be granted depends on the facts of each case
Well-qualified, capable women shouldn’t seek high alimony, says Orissa High Court
In the above case, the wife had filed an application in the Family Court for grant of maintenance to her
Supreme Court: Right to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC is a Legal and Moral Duty of the Husband, Not a Benefit for the Wife
The Supreme Court allowed a Criminal Appeal preferred by a wife against the Order of the Telangana High Court. The
Kerala High Court Ruling: Can a Wife with a Temporary Job Still Claim Maintenance?
The Kerala High Court recently delivered an important judgment regarding the entitlement of a wife with a temporary job to
Counter Cases Against Wife
In matrimonial litigation, filing counter cases from the boy’s side can be an essential strategy to protect his rights and
Ex-Husband Not Obligated to Maintain Ex-Wife at Current Lifestyle Indefinitely; Alimony Shouldn’t Equalize Wealth: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that a divorced wife cannot claim permanent alimony solely to achieve an equal wealth status
Decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights Alone Doesn’t Bar Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that a decree for restitution under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act,
Pune Family Court Denies Wife’s Request for Interim Alimony Based on Earnings
A Pune family court recently dismissed a 46-year-old woman’s request for interim alimony based on earnings, citing her stable income
Widow Can’t Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law Under Muslim Law, DV Act
The Court noted that the father-in-law cannot be compelled to pay maintenance to his widowed daughter-in-law either under the Domestic
The Maintenance And Welfare Of Parents And Senior Citizens Act, 2007
The Senior Citizens Act, formally known as the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, is a
Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (1956): A Comprehensive Guide
The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA) of 1956 is a landmark legislation governing adoption and maintenance rights within Hindu
Allahabad HC: Court Must Decide on Allegation of Adultery Against Wife Before Granting Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a clear allegation of adultery is made against the wife, the court must
Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955: An In-Depth Analysis
The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 is a cornerstone of Indian family law governing marriage, divorce, alimony, and remarriage among Hindus.
Section 125 CrPC Should Not Foster Dependence or Inactivity in Spouses Seeking Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has highlighted that the maintenance provisions under Section 125 of the CrPC are not designed
Able-bodied wife to not sit idle and misuse maintenance provisions, while the husband is taking care of all the needs: Punjab & Haryana HC
The current petition is presented before the High Court Of Punjab & Haryana At Chandigarh. It is challenging the impugned
Section 125 CrPC Cannot Be Used by Able-Bodied Wives to Evade Employment: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a notable judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified that the maintenance provision under Section 125 CrPC should
P&H High Court: Social Media Evidence Admissible in Adultery-Related Maintenance Cases
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set a significant precedent by ruling that social media evidence can be considered
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Section 125 CrPC Cannot Be Misused by Wives Seeking to Remain Idle
The High Court upheld a family court’s decision to dismiss a woman’s plea for interim or final maintenance from her
Delhi HC: A Woman Leaving Her Job to Care for Family Doesn’t Relieve Husband of Maintenance Obligation, Even If She is Able-Bodied and Capable of Earning
The Delhi High Court stated that a husband must provide maintenance to his wife and children, even if the wife